How this superintendent knows his schools are doing the right work
Staying connected with networks of other district leaders is key to Superintendent Joseph Macary’s leadership philosophy at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.
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New superintendent hiring continues at full speed in 2024
One of the biggest systems to pick a new leader is Yonkers Public Schools, the district on New York City’s northern border. Anibal Soler, who has been the superintendent of Schenectady City Schools since 2021, will take the helm May 1.
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Districts charge into 2024 with a diverse group of new leaders
Several school districts that had vacancies at the top are now entering 2024 knowing who their next leaders will be after a spate of holiday season hiring. Also good news is that the new superintendents, some of whom will serve in the role for the first time, comprise a diverse bunch. Most recently, and two…
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Don’t know about market value assets? Let this superintendent explain
They have everything to do with closed swimming pools and, more importantly, putting students on track for successful futures in college and the workforce, Superintendent Michelle Hubbard says.
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How two superintendents strive to be “real people”
Superintendent Mark Bedell had to check himself when, during his stint as an assistant principal, he almost suspended a student for repeatedly showing up to school with sagging pants.
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3 superintendents find new homes while more districts tap first-timers
A five-time Texas superintendent is shifting to a much bigger school system while three other K12 leaders are getting ready to relocate.
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End of ESSER: Short-term fixes = long-term crises
While CFOs and Federal Programs Directors have done a good job guiding districts through the last three years of budget tailoring, now it’s time for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to take a longer-term, strategic approach to ensure that only the most effective strategies—those with the strongest (LOI)—are retained as resiliency is drained from the system.
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How a superintendent’s “Dr. Hannigan’s Shenanigans” videos became a big hit
Superintendent Peter Hannigan’s series of video interviews with students and other activities was “renewed” for a second season after a five-episode run last school year. “Being visible as a superintendent is one of my top priorities,” says the Chicago-area district leader.
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A trio of superintendents resigns as 7 more more take on new roles
New hires have outpaced superintendent resignations over the past week. While at least three leaders stepped down (and one learned their contract would not be renewed) two superintendents found new ones and several more are getting their first shots at leading a district.
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Couldn’t make it? Here’s what you missed at our last Superintendents Summit
Two weeks ago, the District Administration Leadership Institute hosted its latest Superintendents Summit in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And if you were to ask attendees about their experience—which we did—they’d tell you they left inspired and reignited, ready to return to their communities with the ideas and takeaways from conversations they had throughout the event.
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